WHAT YOU WILL DO
Strategic Data Analysis & Reporting (40%)
Lead the collection, validation, and integration of academic resource and faculty data (course schedules, course equivalents, and faculty releases; faculty banked courses and buyouts; AACSB faculty qualification status; faculty workload; faculty tenure, fourth-year review, contract renewal, sabbatical queue; Customized Work Pathways; and phased retirement).
Manage data integrity and reporting for faculty appointments and associated data in campus systems such as Workday, Faculty Success, Microsoft SharePoint, Edify, and others.
Develop dashboards and visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to provide real-time insight into academic operational and financial performance.
Translate technical data into clear narratives and recommendations for senior leadership, and for presentation to the Board of Trustees and faculty committees.
Collaborate with the Director, Institutional Research, Director, Academic Affairs Administration & Finance, and the Assistant Dean of Accreditation on compliance, accreditation, and rankings reporting (AACSB, NECHE, IPEDS, AAUP, USNWR, Princeton Review, and others).
Advise academic and administrative leaders by identifying trends, interpreting analytics, and recommending evidence-based strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
Financial Analysis & Budget Support (35%)
Develop and maintain complex financial models related to enrollment, course supply and demand, faculty workload, and program cost recovery in collaboration with Admissions, Academic Programs, Student Financial Aid, Registrar, and Finance.
Generate complex monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on budgetary performance, providing transparency and accountability, ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
Prepare multi-year projections for cost estimates and financial analyses in support of academic program development, strategic initiatives, and growth planning investments.
Assist in the planning and development of the annual budget process in collaboration with the Director, Academic Affairs Administration & Finance, including analyzing funding requests and projecting resource needs for each fiscal year.
Conduct regular reconciliations and audits of academic financial activity, including research and travel accounts, discretionary accounts, endowed/gift funds, special payouts (overloads, stipends, buyouts), and other allocations.
Leadership, Collaboration and Strategic Support (25%)
Lead or contribute to institutional projects aimed at the continuous improvement of data and efficient financial operations by identifying inefficiencies, documenting workflows, and proposing improvements in systems and processes.
Serve as the Academic Affairs liaison to data teams in Enrollment Management, the Registrar’s Office, and Institutional Research to align methodologies and share insights.
Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen data integrity, streamline reporting, and support new academic initiatives.
Responsible for responding to ad hoc research and data analysis requests related to Academic Affairs strategy, operations, or policy changes.
Uphold best practices in data governance, privacy, equity, and ethics, and stays current on institutional data security guidelines.
Assume additional responsibilities and projects as required by Academic Affairs leadership.
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree required
8+ years in higher education data analysis, institutional research, or academic finance, with experience in accreditation reporting.
Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, macros), data visualization (Power BI/Tableau), and ERP systems (Workday preferred).
Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel (advanced), SQL, and SharePoint.
Experience with IPEDS, AACSB reporting standards, and common institutional surveys.
Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences and influence decisions.
Strong financial acumen and experience with budget planning and reconciliation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Must have a collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across academic, administrative, and technical teams.
High level of discretion, integrity, and commitment to data ethics and confidentiality.
Experience in higher education, including academic governance, faculty roles, and academic program structures.
Demonstrated ability to use leadership and independent judgment skills in complex data analysis and advising to support strategic growth outcomes.
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This position will be onsite if needed with the option for a flexible hybrid arrangement; the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
Master’s degree in data analytics, higher education administration, finance, or related field strongly preferred.
This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $84,565-$93,961 depending on the candidate’s experience; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.
Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.